I do but memory is shot, I will let ya know when I remember lol I know it's out of Missouri

Hi Mom,

If you feel like you just want to cry, you best go on ahead. As Moms well know, sometimes a good cry is what you need. Breath deep and release when you are done. Living with pain day in and day out, trying to take care of yourself and your family can be exhausting. Nobody can be superwoman all the time. It is natural to feel vulnerable when your resilience is down. Give yourself credit for having what it takes to make it through five with this. This is just one of those down days and there will be better ones around the corner, I know this because Russ is hoping for them for all of us.

When I got stuck in a deep rut and my Mini couldn't get me out, I found a therapist who specialized in chronic illness and pain. She was tremendous help to me in coping. If your sadness and anxiety do not lift finding someone to help carry the burden is a good option.

Keep it simple for a few days. Do the little nurturing things that make the small moments better. Take a nice soak, eat something clean and simple if you can, leave a chore until tomorrow. Know that prayers for healing and restoration are coming your way.

Sending soft hugs,

Hi Mom,

I agree with Russ and Littlepaw, but I also have a small, practical idea. As driving frees you mentally, take your little car somewhere beautiful and peaceful and watch the sunset. Meditate on that moment if you are able, or just enjoy the tranquility.

This will pass, just use the Forum and it's Members as sounding boards instead of possibly being short at home.

Dave.

Ok so I don't have a little car but I know they get stuck easy.

Good news--- the day is almost over! Hopefully a decent nights rest and you will feel better in the morning. Sometimex i can hardly wait for bedtime because my day was lousy and with luck, tomorrow will be better. Dont you wish you lived in a hotel with maid sevice, room service, and a big jacuzzi tub? ?

Those moments can be really hard. It's especially hard with stuff like this that friends and family might not always understand or know how to be helpful with. And a lot of different things work for different people for making it past them. I don't know if you have seen Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, but on that show she says that humans can get through almost anything for 10 seconds, so if you take it just 10 seconds at a time you can do anything! And for the next 10 seconds (and for any 10 seconds you'd like after that), here's this hug from me letting you know you aren't alone . In fact, group hug!

Thanks well I slept 3 hours which is 30 mins past my normal hahahahah

hi mommytimes. i am sorry you are having such a tough time with your rsd. it can be very depressing as well as very painful. when i get really depressed from the constant rsd pain i try distracting myself by watching comedies on tv and having chocolate handy. i love chocolate plus i heard that it somehow lifts your mood up so i gladly have some around at all times. hope you feel better soon. soft hugs.

Yes chocolate is good but not for my weight hahaha I'm trying to be more positive but it doesn't always work